Even with the best planning, it is not always possible to eliminate those extra minutes in class–time periods too short to start a major lesson but too long to waste.

While five minutes may seem insignificant, consider that five minutes a day adds up to over fifteen hours during a school year—almost two full days of time that can be used for effective reinforcement of skills and concepts in English, maths, science, and social studies.

This book has over a hundred quick-and-easy activities that will spark students' interest and make use of this valuable time.